Media Releases
New infrared evidence of bubbling rivers and gasfields venting methane must be addressed by Chief Scientist’s energy review
March 01, 2017
Lock the Gate Alliance is calling on the Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel, to review new research revealed last night showing major methane leakage from coal seam gasfields which could make unconventional gas a more polluting power source than coal.
Read MoreRelease of Santos EIS for Narrabri Gas Project galvanises farming communities
February 21, 2017
Nearly three years overdue, the EIS for the highly controversial Narrabri Gas Project in the Pilliga forest in North West NSW has finally been released to the public for comment, galvanising opposition among surrounding farming communities that has been building for years. A public...
Read MoreGas power company admits gas is not economic for future energy
February 21, 2017
Lock the Gate Alliance says evidence provided by multi-national power company Engie at yesterday’s public hearing of the Senate inquiry into the resilience of the electricity sector has exposed the unreliability of gas for future energy needs and the futility of putting land and...
Read MoreOrigin's NT frack sites a no go, says neighbour
February 16, 2017
The owner of the cattle station neighbouring Origin's latest Northern Territory frack site has called out the company for contamination and failure to indemnify the risks, calling for fracking licences to be removed altogether due to the risks.
Read MorePolice and ASIC Must Investigate Alleged, Potentially Fraudulent Behaviour by Origin Energy
February 16, 2017
Lock the Gate is calling on ASIC and the Queensland Police Service to investigate serious allegations made against Origin Energy by former employee, whistleblower Sally McDow, about potentially criminal behaviour and activities that could have breached the Corporations Act.
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